‘Stormy’ killed in alleged gunfight with cops in St Ann

A man known as ‘Stormy’ was shot and killed during an alleged armed confrontation with police in Steer Town, St Ann, yesterday afternoon.

Dead is Tevin Bent, otherwise called ‘Stormy’, of Damhead Road, Steer Town.

Reports are that about 2:30 p.m., a team of police went into the community as part of an operation.

During the operation, Bent allegedly challenged the police, who reportedly took evasive action before he was shot and injured.

A .38 revolver was reportedly seized from Bent.

He was assisted to the St Ann’s Bay Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) has launched a probe into the fatal shooting.

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